Medical Assistant II - The Woodlands

Baylor College of Medicine; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine seeks a Medical Assistant II to deliver patient care in an ambulatory care setting and provide clerical support within the department of medicine. The role is outpatient, located at the Woodlands Campus, with typical hours Monday–Friday 8 AM–5 PM and free parking.

Responsibilities include vital signs, phlebotomy, EKGs, medication administration under physician direction, and patient education.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Medical Assistant Training program through an accredited institution.
• Two years of relevant experience.
• Current certification as a Medical Assistant through an accredited professional organization (AAMA, AMT, ARMA, NCCT, NHA, NAHP, AMCA, AAH, AAMP, or NPS).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine patient care such as vital signs, blood draws, specimen collection, EKGs/ECGs, and POCTs.
• Collect patient history and enter information into the EMR.
• Record primary complaint/reason for visit.
• Set up instruments and equipment for physicians.
• Assist with procedures as needed.
• Administer medication under physician order.
• Instruct patients on general care and procedures.
• Maintain clean and orderly patient and service rooms.
• Schedule tests, procedures, and appointments.
• Conduct outreach calls and post-visit follow-ups.
• Handle clerical duties like filing/scanning medical records and obtaining lab/x-ray reports.
• Inventory clinic supplies and order as needed.
• Distribute mail and records to appropriate personnel.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Gastroenterology experience

Strong organization

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant training program

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

Summary

The Department of Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine is seeking a Medical Assistant who is proficient in delivering patient care in the ambulatory care setting and providing support to Live Answer.

The Department of Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine is seeking a Medical Assistant who is proficient in delivering patient care in the ambulatory care setting and providing support to Live Answer.

As a Medical Assistant II, you will performs patient care responsibilities and provide clerical/administrative support in a clinical setting, and may provide guidance to entry level Medical Assistants.

This position is an outpatient position located at the Woodlands Campus with a general work schedule of Monday - Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. This location offers free parking.

Job Duties

• Performs routine patient care responsibilities such as taking vital signs, venipuncture (blood draws), collecting specimens, EKGs/ECGs, and POCTs.
• Collects patient history, performs medication reconciliation and enters information in the electronic medical record.
• Notes the primary complaint/reason for patient’s visit.
• Sets up instruments and equipment for Physician.
• Assists with procedures as needed.
• Administers medication under direction / order of a supervising Physician.
• Instructs Patients on general care and medical procedures.
• Maintains patient and service rooms in a neat and orderly condition.
• Schedules patient tests, procedures, and appointments.
• Conducts patient outreach phone calls and post visit follow-ups.
• Performs clerical/administrative responsibilities such as filing and/or scanning patient medical records, obtaining lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, and referral information.
• Takes inventory of clinic supplies and order supplies as needed.
• Sorts and distributes clinic mail and medical records to the appropriate clinic personnel.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and completion of a Medical Assistant Training program through an accredited institution.
• Two years of relevant experience.
• Current certification as a Medical Assistant through an accredited professional organization (AAMA, AMT, ARMA, NCCT, NHA, NAHP, AMCA, AAH, AAMP, or NPS).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through American Heart Association.

Preferred Qualifications And Skills

• Experience with Epic.
• Gastroenterology experience.
• Strong organization skills.
• Ability to work in a team setting.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.